With the 2011 season almost upon us, I was curious to see what the major 'storylines' y'all will be paying attention to this season are. For example, here are a some of mine:
- Can J.D. Martinez do it again (he's been out of this world for the past two seasons now, and is pretty much on everyones radar. While I don't think a so-so season from J.D. will necessarily prove he's a bust or organizational guy, I do think that a repeat of the past two seasons performances will prove beyond a doubt that he is 'for real'...);
- How will Jordan Lyles adjust to Triple-A ball this season, and when will he make his major league debut;
- Can Jose Altuve continue to climb the organizational ladder (as one of my favorite Astros minor leaguers, I'm hoping the kid continues to surprise folks);
- Who is Ariel Ovando;
- Will Jio Mier prove that 2010 was an enigma, and how will Jay Austin fare this season;
- Is Dallas Keuchel the bulldog-type innings eater that can be a solid middle of the rotation type starter for the Astros in the future;
- Can Telvin Nash and Koby Clemens keep up the power and cut down on the K's;
- Can Tanner Bushue, Jordan Lyles, and Mike Foltynewicz add a couple of ticks to their fastballs;
Etc., etc., etc...